Highway Runoff Manual

Publication Number
M 31-16
Publication Version
M 31-16.05
Publication Date
Manual Manager
Alex Nguyen
Originator
WSDOT State Hydraulics Office, Stormwater Unit
Subject
Planning and design of stormwater management.

The Highway Runoff Manual (HRM) provides guidance to direct the planning and design of stormwater management facilities for existing and new Washington State highways, rest areas, park-and-ride lots, ferry terminals, and highway maintenance facilities throughout the state. The HRM establishes minimum requirements and provides uniform technical guidance.

Revision History

M 31-16.05 April 2019

Supplement February 2016

M 31-16.04 April 2014

M 31-16.03 November 2011

M 31-16.02 May 2010

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M 31-16.01 March 2007

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